The
administration of Mahiliou-based hostel of the “Abldarbud” state-owned
enterprise has not allowed canvassing for votes on its premises by Belarusian
Popular Front activist Valiantsina Shchetnikava.

Mrs. Shchetnikava,
activist of Ryhor Antanovich’s and Uladzimir Punchanka’s (For Freedom members) initiative
groups, was told that only persons campaigning for pro-government candidates
are allowed to enter the hostel., which was later confirmed by Pavel Shyshou,
head of Abldarbud’s hostels.